Monday, May 16, 2011

Soy sauce - but not what you think

Soy beans are a super source of protein, even out of the can. But the canned beans, although remarkably tender, are as bland as a corporate memo. To buck them up, I drained the beans and rinsed them thoroughly, then simmered them in Herdez Chipotle Salsa as the rice cooked and the sirloin tip roast finished up on the grill. They were good - and HOT! For a little less spice, cut the salsa with tomato sauce; for a lot less, just add a tablespoon of the chipotle to the tomato sauce.

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I love photographing the world around me, whether cooking, working in the yard or traveling. I reviewed cookbooks, and reported and photographed my trips and wilderness adventures for The Sacramento Bee newspaper, where I was a copy editor and page designer for 21 years. // I've been cooking for large groups of people since I was in college. // I love learning and writing about food, and bettering my photography skills. // I currently live in Charlottesville, VA. // Questions? Leave a comment or reach me at lkrichardson@me. com.